Your jawbone supports your natural teeth and provides the foundation for stable dental implants. When bone volume has been reduced by gum disease, tooth loss, or extraction, bone grafting can help preserve or rebuild the affected area. In the upper back jaw, where the natural position of the sinus may leave insufficient bone height, a sinus lift can add bone beneath the sinus to prepare the area for an implant.
Dr. Suli carefully plans each procedure around your anatomy and treatment needs—whether preserving bone after an extraction, restoring lost jaw ridge volume, or creating a stronger foundation for implant placement.
You may need bone grafting or a sinus lift in a few different situations: to prepare for a dental implant when there isn't enough bone volume or height, to preserve bone immediately after a tooth extraction and prevent the natural bone loss that follows, or to restore the width and height of a jaw ridge that has changed shape over time after missing teeth. Sinus lifts specifically address implants in the upper back jaw, where the sinus sits close to the bone.
Bone grafting and sinus lift surgery have been part of Dr. Suli's surgical practice at every stage of his career — from Dr. Roze Biohealth Clinics in Dubai, to Zahnarztzentrum Dental Clinic Center in Bern, Switzerland, to two oral surgery roles in Munich, Germany, to Zhide Dental Hospital in China. He has also lectured on bone grafting techniques and sinus lift procedures to fellow dentists in China — teaching the very techniques he uses in his own practice. This surgical experience is backed by a postgraduate Master of Science in Oral Surgery and specialist certification in implantology through the German Association of Oral Implantology (DGI).
Your treatment begins with a CBCT scan to map your existing bone structure and determine exactly how much grafting is needed — whether for an implant, an extraction site, or ridge restoration. Depending on your case, graft material is placed either directly into the jaw or, for implants in the upper back jaw, beneath the sinus membrane during a sinus lift procedure. For some patients,
Dr. Suli combines the graft with PRF therapy — made from your own blood — to support healing and bone regeneration. The graft then needs time to integrate with your existing bone — typically several months, depending on the extent of grafting required — before an implant can be placed, if one is planned. Regular follow-ups and imaging confirm the graft has fully integrated before moving to the next stage.
Most patients report mild discomfort rather than significant pain, managed with standard post-surgical care. The surgical site is fully anaesthetised during the procedure itself.
Integration typically takes several months, depending on how much grafting was required. Dr. Suli confirms readiness for the next stage through follow-up imaging rather than a fixed timeline.
Not always — it depends on how much natural bone volume remains and whether you're planning an implant. A CBCT scan during your consultation will determine whether grafting is needed.
A sinus lift is a specific type of bone grafting procedure used for implants in the upper back jaw, where the sinus sits close to the bone. Dr. Suli will confirm which approach applies based on your imaging and treatment area.
No — bone grafting can stand on its own, particularly for socket preservation after an extraction or restoring jaw ridge shape. Dr. Suli will discuss whether an implant is part of your treatment plan or a separate future option.
For some patients, Dr. Suli combines PRF — made from your own blood — with the graft to support healing and bone regeneration. He'll confirm during your consultation whether PRF is appropriate for your specific treatment plan.
Whether you're preparing for an implant, protecting bone after an extraction, or restoring your jaw's natural shape, Dr. Suli plans every graft around long-term stability.